Capital Equipment News August 2019

Model Engine

L60Gz

L90Gz

L120Gz

Volvo D6E

Volvo D6E

Volvo D7E

Max power Max torque

114 kW

128 kW

179 kW

1 700 rpm 1 700 rpm

1 700 rpm

Breakout force Bucket sizes Operating weight

112,9 kN 1,8-3,5 m³ 12,3-12,8 t

159,3kN

198,4kN

The L120Gz is ideally-suited to truck loading and materials handling applications at quarries and small mines.

2,4-4,5 m³

3,1-5,2 m³

14,5 - 15,2 t

18-19 t

Static tipping load 7 680 kg

10 230 kg

12 120 kg

Lance Mannix, GM Sales – Babcock’s equipment division, explains that the biggest change is the new Z-bar linkage, which replaces the Torque-Parallel linkage found on the F-Series. The biggest advantage of the Z-bar linkage is its fewer parts than the Torque-Parallel linkage, thereby reducing owning and operating costs. “The Gz series is a cost-effective wheel loader range. In a market where customers account for every cent they spend, price, fuel consumption, productivity and machine utilisation are all under the spotlight as businesses seek to get the best out of their capital equipment investments. The Gz series ticks all the right boxes, and that, complemented by Babcock’s unparalleled aftermarket support, is a winning formula for our customers,” says Vaughan. Lower fuel consumption Doing more with less is a trademark of Volvo Construction Equipment and with the Gz series, productivity has been married with low fuel consumption and ease of use. The range comes with a host of standard fuel saving features. Said to be unique to Volvo CE, the Eco Pedal ensures fuel consumption is kept at a minimum by applying mechanical push-back force when engine rev per minute (rpm) is about to exceed the efficient operating range. “The Eco Pedal encourages the operator to engage the throttle pedal with ease to lower fuel consumption by applying the appropriate amount of mechanical counter pressure (push-back). This pedal feature promotes operator efficiency by avoiding excessive fuel use,” says Mannix. Meanwhile, the Automatic Power Shift allows the machine to operate in the best gear according to speed, kick down and engine braking. The Fully Automatic Power Shift (FAPS) automatically switches to first gear when additional power is needed for lower fuel consumption. “FAPS ensures optimal

The Volvo Gz range’s simple design translates into lower upfront costs compared with the F-Series range

The Gz series retains all the crucial powertrain components found on the F-Series. The ideally-matched, all-Volvo powertrain has been built to work together in perfect harmony

The biggest change is the new Z-bar linkage, which replaces the Torque- Parallel linkage found on the F-Series

The Eco Pedal ensures fuel consumption is kept at a minimum by applying mechanical push-back force when engine rpm is about to exceed the efficient operating range

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